LIFESAVING

Lifesaving

Lifesaving is the act involving rescue, resuscitation and first aid. It often refers to water safety and aquatic rescue however it could include ice rescue, flood and river rescue, swimming pool rescue and other emergency medical services. Lifesaving also refers to sport where lifesavers compete skills, speed and team work. Lifesaving activities specialized in oceanic environment is called surf lifesaving or coastal lifesaving.

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lifesaving

Noun

  1. The act of saving a life, especially from drowning.
    I’m normally a big fan of lifesaving, but in his case we can make an exception.

Adjective

The lifesaving surgery is expensive, but so is a funeral.


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